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Represented European-Owned Client in Major U.S. Acquisition

When an Europe-based heavy machinery manufacturer sought to strengthen its presence in North America, it saw in a U.S. company the perfect opportunity to expand its product line and distribution capabilities in the United States. With the help of Hodgson Russ, the U.S. division of this manufacturer completed the acquisition of this company and its complementary product line, thereby significantly increasing the size of its U.S. operations and positioning itself for future growth in this market. The acquisition — valued at approximately $43 million, combining a cash purchase price and assumption of debt — is the multinational manufacturer’s largest U.S. acquisition to date. The company’s U.S. employee base more than quadrupled with the addition of the U.S. company’s approximately 400 employees, and it added locations in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, and other states to its manufacturing and distribution network. Prior to this acquisition, Hodgson Russ handled the incorporation of the European manufacturer's U.S. division and its acquisition of a smaller U.S. manufacturing company. In connection with this expansion, we designed and drafted restricted stock plans to incentivize their key employees. Since this transaction, Hodgson Russ has represented this client in two additional acquisitions, one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast.